This recipe combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with the richness of dark chocolate to create a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress. Perfect for special occasions or a simple dessert treat, this Dark Chocolate Beet Cake is a unique twist on a classic dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted beets, pureed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the roasted beet puree and dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Beets are a great natural food coloring agent, giving this cake a beautiful deep red hue.
The addition of beets adds moisture and natural sweetness to the cake, reducing the amount of sugar needed in the recipe.